PHILLIPA KATONIVUALIKU

Philipa was awarded a black belt in 2013.  She began training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu February 2002 with ROOTS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. She has an outstanding track record in competitions, and she was a world champion in BJJ, too! She is a valuable member of the ROOTS BJJ team, and is one of the highest ranked female BJJ athletes in Australia. 

Achievements and Awards

• Won NSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu title October 2002
• Won Pan-Pacific Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu title November 2002 (Melbourne)
• Won NSW Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu title March 2003
• Qualified for World titles in Brazil 2003
• Won Australian Freestyle Wrestling Championships 2003 (Adelaide)
• Qualified for World Freestyle Wrestling Championships 2003 (New York) Ranked 21st in the world after the competition
• Won World Cup in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu June 2003 (Rio De Janeiro, Brazil)
• Won Pan-Pacific Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu title November 2003 (Melbourne)
• Won Australian Submission Wrestling title 2004
• Won World Cup in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu June 2004 (Salvador, Brazil)
• Bronze in World Championships in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu June 2004 (Rio De Janeiro, Brazil)
• Won World Pro Jiu-Jitsu trials Australasia 2010

Projects

• Taught Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to Children and Women 2005 – 2006
• Taught Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu / wrestling at Cranbrook School, 2009 – 2010
• Teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to female only classes within the ROOTS Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Dojo in Rockdale, 2011 to Current

While not everyone may want to dedicate the time required to become a world champion, everyone, can reap the benefits from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
I can promise you that BJJ will assist in the development of physical fitness, self-confidence, self-discipline and many other aspects in character building in people, I know because I have experienced this first hand.
Students learn about martial arts in a safe and respectful way with the aim of developing positive relationships with physical activity while respecting the values instilled through ancient martial arts. ROOTS Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is underpinned by the values of loyalty, respect and the development of self-confidence.